The House of Green: Natural Homes and Biophilic Architecture maps the growing movement to reintegrate nature into built environments, drawing on residential and workplace projects from around the world — including more than ten Australian examples — to show what biophilic design looks like in practice.
About This Book
Biophilic design has moved well beyond decorative planting. The House of Green examines how architects and interior designers are embedding nature into the fundamental logic of homes and workplaces — not as ornament, but as a structural principle that shapes wellbeing, spatial experience, and sustainability. Edited by Robert Klanten and Masha Erman, the book assembles an international range of projects that demonstrate the equilibrium between built form and natural environment. With particular relevance for Australian practitioners — the book features more than ten local projects — it is a substantive visual and conceptual resource for anyone working at the intersection of biophilic architecture and contemporary residential design.
Key Features
- 256 pages of architectural photography and interiors showcasing biophilic design strategies across residential and workplace settings
- Edited by Robert Klanten and Masha Erman
- Features more than 10 Australian projects alongside international case studies
- Published by Die Gestalten Verlag, [Details available upon request]
What You'll Discover
- How nature is being integrated into residential architecture beyond surface-level planting — as a core design principle affecting spatial organisation and material selection
- The application of biophilic design across both homes and workplaces, with distinct considerations for each building typology
- More than ten Australian projects that contextualise global biophilic trends within local climate, landscape, and practice
- The relationship between sustainable design solutions and the human need for connection to natural environments
About the Author
Robert Klanten is an editor and publisher with Die Gestalten Verlag, known for producing visually driven books on architecture, design, and visual culture. Masha Erman is a co-editor on this volume. [Details available upon request]
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 256
- Dimensions: 22.5 x 29 cm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9783967041408
- Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architects and interior designers exploring biophilic design principles, Australian practitioners seeking local and international residential precedents, and design enthusiasts interested in the intersection of nature, sustainability, and contemporary living.